Senior Accountant - 15-month maternity leave contract

FYidoctors; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant for a 15-month maternity leave contract in Calgary. This role involves supporting financial reporting, managing clinic acquisition accounting, and enhancing internal controls. You'll collaborate with senior management to provide insights and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Join a dynamic team that values growth, diversity, and community impact, while enjoying a comprehensive rewards package including free glasses and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Two free pairs of glasses per year

Ongoing growth and development opportunities

People-first culture

Community support initiatives

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a senior-level accounting role with CPA designation.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Analyze and reconcile variances in financial data.
• Prepare and analyze journal entries related to clinic acquisitions.

Skills

CPA designation

Advanced Excel skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems (Netsuite preferred)

Job description

Senior Accountant - 15-month maternity leave contract

Job Category: Finance / Accounting

Requisition Number: SENIO009339

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• Posted : May 6, 2025
• Full-Time

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Calgary - Home Office
Suite 300-24244thStreetSW
Calgary, AB T2S2T4, CAN

Calgary - Home Office
Suite 300-24244thStreetSW
Calgary, AB T2S2T4, CAN

Join our team on a 15-month maternity leave contract as a Senior Accountant, in our Home Office in Calgary, AB!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join our Financial Reporting team on a 15-month contract. In this role you’ll be responsible for supporting the monthly, quarterly and annual close process for the consolidated entity and its subsidiaries, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. You will be responsible for the accounting related to clinic acquisitions and the supporting reconciliations.

We are ideally seeking a candidate located in Calgary AB, where our Home Office is located. This is a 15-month maternity leave contract.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Performing a variety of period-end closing procedures including preparing or approving of manual journal entries, working papers, and reconciliations to ensure timely, accurate and complete financial information.
• Analyzing and reconciling variances between the general ledger, sub ledger and systems.
• Assisting in the evaluation of periodic results, including explanations for the budget and prior year variances on the statement of income and balance sheet.
• Analyzing, reviewing and presenting clinic results on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, and providing insights to senior management and clinics.
• Preparing and analyzing journal entries and reconciliations related to clinic acquisitions, including purchase price adjustments and ensuring compliance with the purchase and sales agreements and clinic financials.
• Liaising with other members of the finance team to consolidate all subsidiary balance sheet accounts and leadsheets.
• Establishing, maintaining and improving internal controls, accounting procedures and SOP’s as needed.
• Supporting the accounting manager on leading the annual audit.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives around financial reporting and month end.
• Assisting in the completion of ad hoc or special projects throughout the business as required.

As The Successful Candidate You Have

• CPA designation with 2+ years in a senior-level accounting role.
• Experience with ERP systems (Netsuite preferred) and advanced excel skills.
• Solid understanding of ASPE, financial regulations and internal controls.
• Experience in the retail and / or health sector considered an asset.
• High attention to detail, organized and able to meet deadlines in a fast-faced, dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated with exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with Senior Leadership and other support teams to influence and drive change.

How You'll Benefit

• A comprehensive total rewards package, including two free pairs of glasses and lenses per year
• A coaching culture that fosters ongoing growth and development opportunities
• A people-first culture, (but dogs are also welcome)
• An organization that gives back locally and nationally, and supports you in doing so as well

Why You Should Join Us:

FYihealth group is Canada's leading diversified healthcare organization comprised of FYidoctors, Visique, BonLook, and solis optics. Doctor-led, professionally managed, and patient-focused, the organization concentrates on delivering outstanding eye care with patient-centric products and services. Our purpose is to enhance the lives of our patients. We are Canada’s fastest-growing eye care provider with our Canadian-owned ophthalmic lens manufacturing facility and distribution center.

At FYihealth group, our core values are Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Opportunity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are happy to provide accommodations, should they be required, at any point in the application process. If you require an accommodation, please let your recruiter know. All accommodation information will be kept confidential and used to ensure an accessible candidate experience and team member experience.